FOXBORO — JuJu Smith-Schuster was coached by offensive genius Andy Reid last year, and had Patrick Mahomes, currently the best quarterback on the planet, throwing him passes.

And if that didn’t provide enough of an adrenaline rush, Smith-Schuster won a Super Bowl ring playing for the Chiefs.

Listening to him Tuesday during his media availability, the newest Patriots receiver hasn’t traded in a Mercedes for a Volkswagen coming to Foxboro.

Smith-Schuster told the crowd he was loving life at Gillette, and already loving his football experience.

While the Patriots signed him to a three-year, $33 million deal with the hopes he would add some flash to the offense, it doesn’t hurt that he’s also doubling as a pitchman for what’s good about being on a team that hasn’t made it to the postseason in two of the last three years.

What drew him to Foxboro?

Along with the money, of course, he chalked it up to the allure of playing for head coach Bill Belichick.

“When I was in Pittsburgh for five years, we crossed paths multiple times,” Smith-Schuster said of Belichick. “I respect his game. One thing that I’ve learned playing against Bill, is that if he ever double-teams you, obviously you’re a key player in his eyes.

“I think back then, when he was doing that, I saw that as he respects my game,” the receiver went on. “Being able to circle back around Year 7, to be here, kind of shows that he still has that.”

Smith-Schuster’s praise didn’t stop at Belichick.

How was he adapting to the legendary offensive playbook? Not Matt Patricia’s but Bill O’Brien’s?

“The playbook is amazing, honestly. It’s great,” said Smith-Schuster, who acknowledged needing a college degree to be able to study and decipher to plays. “Bill (O’Brien’s) great. He’s a great coach. He makes everyone feel welcome, excited, happy to be a part of the team, and also, ready to work.”

Talk about moving on from last year, and having a clean slate, Smith-Schuster made sure to emphasize points that clearly weren’t in existence last year under the Patricia-Joe Judge led offense.

Such as being on the same page, believing in the coaches and what they were preaching.

“The group of guys we have are here to work, and to just get better.,” said Smith-Schuster. “(Having) everyone on the same page, the coaches, the players, the staff, it’s a great feeling.”

While there are plenty of pundits, present company included, who feel the Patriots haven’t put enough dynamic and explosive weapons around Mac Jones, the former Steeler and Chief disagrees.

Have enough? Smith-Schuster believes the Patriots have more than enough. He said several times the “sky’s the limit” for the team and the offense. It almost sounded like Belichick took him out of central casting and hired him to pump the tires of the offense and all things Patriot.

“Just being here, honestly, I love it,” he said. “I can’t express more than what I feel being here, being a part of this team. We have something special here. I feel like it’s going to show.”

In a stacked division, with Buffalo, Miami and the New York Jets all formidable teams, time will tell just how special. But for now, it doesn’t hurt to have one of the new guys serve as head cheerleader.

Naturally, he also praised presumptive starter Jones. While Smith-Schuster indicated the two haven’t played catch just yet to start forming chemistry, he’s confident in the third-year quarterback, who is coming off a rough season.

“His role and his leadership is something I’ve seen from afar,” said Smith-Schuster. “He’s a hard-working guy. Very, very smart at what he does, and working on his craft. But for Mac, sky’s the limit. I think with the guys we have here, all the weapons, it’s going to be a fun year.”

If Smith-Schuster can get the playbook, elevate his game, and become some type of threat defenses fear, that will go a long way toward the Patriots improving.

When asked specifically about his role, he didn’t want to call himself the team’s No. 1 receiver, or pigeon-hole himself into a role. He joked about being the “slowest receiver” on the team, but ultimately described himself as a receiver who’ll do anything to help the team win.

“I love blocking, I love doing the dirty work, as far as going across the middle to catch the ball in traffic,” he said. “Whatever coach has me do, I’m willing to do, no questions asked. As far as being a part of this offense, I think Bill (O’Brien) has something great planned for us. So whatever that is, is what I’m happy with us.”

Smith-Schuster had 78 receptions for 933 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2022 with Kansas City. He was a Pro Bowl player for the Steelers in 2018.

He already sounds energized to do greater things. He spoke about the chemistry of the receiving room – they recently had a group road trip to go bowling last week – and how important that was to the success formula.

“I think it’s the chemistry, man, when you talk about a winning team, and talk about how close you can get the guys to play for one another, the love we have for each other to put it all on the line, that’s what I’m trying to do,” he said. “That’s what I’m here to do, and I’m doing that … it’s having all three units under one, and we’re going to play our heart out.”

Smith-Schuster is also trying to get a feel for the city. He attended the Celtics’ opening-game loss to Philadelphia on Monday night. He was taken in by Boston fans and the surrounding atmosphere.

“The fanbase here is nuts,” he said. “I can’t wait to see how it is for (training) camp, or it is for the season. I’ve been on the other side of the ball when it’s been loud here, and we lost. I’d love to be on this side of the ball and we’re winning and the fan base is cheering you on.

“But it’s definitely a place where the fan base is nuts … I’ve never been a part of a city like this.”

If the Patriots can get back to their winning ways, Smith-Schuster will love it even more.